According to statistics, crime rates have been on the increase in South-East Queensland in recent years, and now more than ever you want to make certain your home is a secure and safe haven for yourself and your family. Why make it easy for criminals and home invaders to gain access to your property, either when you are at home or when you’re away? The harder it is for thieves and other undesirables to access your house, the less likely it will become a target.
Having a high fence can be a deterrent on a number of levels. For starters it makes it much harder to access the yard area to begin with. Secondly, potential thieves can’t so easily see your home, what’s in the yard or what may be on offer inside the house. Add a dog into the equation and you instantly double the deterrent effect.
Installing sensor lights front and back and at strategic locations around your property is a very effective way of scaring off intruders. Thieves usually like to operate under the cover of darkness, and the last thing they want is to be lit up like they’re on stage the moment they enter your yard. When a sensor light comes on, the thief will high tail it out of there.
Get to know your neighbours or join the local Neighbourhood Watch program. Good neighbours keeping a lookout for one another is one of the very best ways to keep your home secure; especially when you are out or away for a while. If the neighbours are doing the good deed of keeping an eye on your property, don’t forget to return the favour.
Installing security cameras and a back-to-base alarm system will go a long way towards securing your home day and night. Security cameras are not merely a deterrent. They provide vital evidence in the event of a break in or home invasion. An alarm system is sure to scare off any intruders, and knowing that someone from the security company will check on your home only adds to your peace of mind.
The security of your home is only as good as the locks on your doors and windows. Call in a mobile locksmith and have them check your locks. They are experts in the field and will be able to advise you on the very best choices to keep unwanted intruders out of your home.
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- Emergency locksmith
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